| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $150.62 | 13.675% | $171.2173 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.71 | 10.423% | $216.1089 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.60 | 5.487% | $243.253 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.36 | 6.112% | $129.8386 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.76 | 9.679% | $214.7076 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.93 | 9.687% | $82.1885 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 7.807% | $96.6813 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.66 | $1,153.9952 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | |